For those of us dealing with thoracic (mid-spine)
pain, chiropractic spinal manipulation therapy can be an effective approach
to decrease symptoms and enhanced our quality
of life. This type of treatment centers on
biomechanical parameters to help enhance clinical outcomes, such
as improving range of motion and decreasing
pain levels. Let's explore the ways in which this type of therapy can help Sandy Springs
thoracic spine pain patients find relief at Cross Chiropractic Center.
WHAT IS THORACIC PAIN?
Thoracic pain is a kind of back pain that involves
the middle part of your spine, called
the thoracic spine region. This area includes your chest
wall, ribs, and lungs. The most common causes of thoracic pain include
muscle strain or sprain, disc
injury, spinal stenosis, pinched spinal nerve, and/or facet joint dysfunction. Other contributors may include bad posture or an injury to the
shoulder or arm that involves pressure on the nerves in this area.
Cross Chiropractic Center can figure this out via a complete
examination of your spine.
HOW CHIROPRACTORS CAN HELP WITH THORACIC PAIN
Chiropractors like yours at Cross Chiropractic Center are experienced in identifying
and treating musculoskeletal issues like thoracic pain.
They depend on a hands-on approach to
diagnose and treat these conditions using a variety of
techniques such as manual adjustments, electrical stimulation therapy, exercises,
and other modalities to lessen inflammation and enhance
range of motion in affected areas. Via regular
visits with their Sandy Springs chiropractor for spinal manipulation and mobilization
and treatment plans customized
specifically for them, thoracic spine pain sufferers can find relief without resorting to taking medications or undergoing
surgery.
HOW CHIROPRACTIC SPINAL MANIPULATION WORKS AND HELPS
Chiropractic spinal manipulation and mobilization is a form
of hands-on treatment that uses precise force, pressure, and
direction to relieve spinal pain. Cox® Technic is one very gentle form
of treatment that is segment specific, stretches spinal tissues, and eases
pain. The applied forces can be measured precisely
with proper equipment. Such precision benefits those with thoracic pain.
Research has shown that this type of treatment can decrease
stiffness in the spine and relax muscles to assist in the reduction of pain levels. One recent study of patients with chronic
thoracic pain found that spinal manipulation reduced
pain intensity, disability, spinal stiffness, and tenderness. (1) Another report
stated that patients who were “responders” to spinal manipulation for
non-specific thoracic spine pain relief were those whose expectations of improvement
and comfort during spinal manipulation were optimistic. (2) So be positive! Cross Chiropractic Center
is here.
CONTACT Cross Chiropractic Center
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Kurt Olding on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
describes relieving treatment of a thoracic disc herniation
with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
If you're looking for a conservative
means to manage your mid-back pain, schedule
a Sandy Springs chiropractic visit with Cross Chiropractic Center
today!